Brisbane to Cairns East Coast Essentials -13 Days

Below is an example itinerary – your itinerary will depend on the availability of tours, transport and accommodation from your start date.

One Stop Adventures will always endeavor to make sure you have the best itinerary and time possible.

Day 1 –  Brisbane 

Arrive in Brisbane at any time and check into your accommodation – the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the city!

Day 2 – Brisbane to Rainbow Beach

Travel to Rainbow Beach for your safety briefing at 4:00pm for your Fraser Island tour.

Day 3 –Fraser Island (Lunch, Dinner) 

Today you begin your Fraser Island tour! The morning of departure is a pretty hectic time, with excitement everywhere, we will again split you up into your groups and ask you to work together in checking off all your food to make sure it is all there before you go. You will pack your food into the eskies, alcohol into cool boxes, do a full vehicle inspection including checking all camping and cooking equipment is provided and then do a full driver briefing outlining the most important aspects of driving on soft sand and how to use the gears. Then it’s off you go!!

Day 4 – Fraser Island(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

Day 5 – Return to Rainbow Beach(Breakfast, Lunch)

Due to tide times and changing conditions, the itinerary of the tour will forever change in terms of where you go, on what days but know that the experience of the lead driver will ensure you get to see the most important and beautiful sights on Fraser Island. Some of these should include Lake McKenzie, Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Champagne Pool, Indian Head and The Maheno Shipwreck to name but a few. You will only set up camp the one time and travel back to this area every evening so you can sit down, relax with a drink and cook your evening meals without the hassles of having to relocate every time.

On the third and final day, you will arrive back into Rainbow Beach around 4:00pm (depending on tides).

Day 6 – Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach 

Enjoy the day in Rainbow Beach before hopping on an overnight bus to Airlie Beach.

Day 7 – Airlie Beach

Arrive in Airlie Beach and check-in at your hostel. You will also have to check-in for your departure on the Whitsunday for the following day. The instructions will be written on your voucher.

Day 8 – The Whitsundays (Dinner)

Begin your 2 day 2 night Whitsundays sail between lunchtime and early afternoon. The departure time will depend on the boat you choose, click the ‘Whitsunday boat options’ tab to check out the boats and their itineraries.

Day 9 – The Whitsundays (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner)

Explore the Whitsundays by snorkelling in the ocean and exploring the islands. The options onboard may depend on the boat you have chosen. Click the ‘Whitsunday boat options’ tab to check out the boats and their itineraries.

Day 10 – Return to Airlie Beach (Breakfast)

Return to Airlie Beach from your Whitsundays adventure and celebrate being back on dry land!

 Day 11 – Airlie Beach to Cairns

Today you will be travelling to Cairns.

Day 12 – The Great Barrier Reef (Lunch)

Enjoy a day trip on Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling and lunch included.

Day 13 – Cairns

Today is the end of your journey, you can check out of the hostel and travel onward at any time.